New Students

Welcome to The New School! We're thrilled that you've accepted our admissions offer and will be taking your academic journey with us. Our New Student Checklist will help ensure that you complete all required tasks before starting your classes. You can see a preview of the checklist tasks below, as well as in the Enrollment Guide.

The New Student Checklist won't appear until you've paid your tuition deposit, so head to the Accepted Students tab in MyNewSchool to reserve your spot in this year's class.

Parsons Paris student? Find your checklist on the Parsons Paris New Students page.

• New School Email

  All new students will be assigned a New School email account within two business days of receipt of their tuition deposit. You can access your New School email account by logging in to MyNewSchool, clicking on the Apps icon (three horizontal lines located in the upper right portion of the screen), and selecting Email. You can also go directly to mail.newschool.edu.

  Remember that all official university email communications will be sent only to your New School email address, so be sure to check it regularly.

• New School ID Card

  As a member of the New School community, you are required to obtain a newcard, your official university ID card. It serves as the key to your room in the residence hall and gains you access to campus facilities and student services. Your newcard must be presented for building access, library lending, meal plan purchases, admittance to special New School events, and other purposes.

  On-campus students must — before arriving on campus — submit a color photo online to be used to create your newcard. You'll pick up your newcard when you arrive on campus in August. Failure to submit a photo in advance will cause move-in delays because your newcard/room key will not be waiting for you upon your arrival. For more information, visit the newcard website.

  Online-only students who have registered for classes, paid tuition/arranged tuition payment, and will not use on-campus resources can opt to have a non-photo ID mailed to them. Email newcard@newschool.edu with your full name, N-number, and mailing address. Photo IDs can only be provided for online-only students if you come to campus.

• International Students (On Campus Only)

  Students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents (green card holders) must complete the required forms before they can apply for a visa to study in the United States. International students can access the link to the online International Student Application Packet in their acceptance letters or in the Accepted Students tab in MyNewSchool. The webpage includes information about applying for the I-20 or DS-2019, guidelines for providing financial documents, instructions and procedures for F-1 transfer students, and other important forms and information. For more information, visit International Student and Scholar Services.

• New School Alerts (On Campus Only)

  New School Alerts is a communication system that allows the university to send messages to cell phones (text and voice), email addresses, and landlines during an urgent situation affecting The New School. Visit the Services tab in MyNewSchool and find the New School Alerts portlet to confirm that your contact information is correct.

• Emergency Contact Form

  All new students must provide emergency contact information. To update your emergency contact information, log in to MyNewSchool and visit the Me tab, where you will find a link to "Update Emergency Contact Information" in the Personal Information channel. The university may use the contact information you provide in case of an emergency. If this information changes, please return to MyNewSchool to update it.

• Immunizations

  New York State law requires that students registered for six or more credits provide proof of immunization against measles, mumps, and rubella and complete Step 1 of the immunization form regarding meningococcal disease. Students registered for five or fewer credits and online-only students are required to complete Step 1 of the immunization form regarding meningococcal disease.

  Download the immunization form on the Student Health Services website and carefully read the instructions. Submit the completed form and required documentation, and verify that you have read the material distributed by The New School about meningococcal disease. If you do not complete these steps, a hold will be placed on your account, which will prevent you from registering for classes and making changes to your class schedule.

  If you have already submitted your immunization records and received confirmation that they are complete, no further action is necessary. For more information, email shs@newschool.edu or visit the Student Health Services Student Health Services website.

• Disability Accommodations

  Students interested in requesting reasonable accommodations for a disability should complete the Disability Self-Identification Form. For more information, visit Student Disability Services.

• University Housing (On Campus Only)

  Review rates and apply for student housing at Student Housing and Residence Life. Campus housing cannot be guaranteed to all students but is assigned as available.

  Note: Housing applications cannot be processed until both tuition and housing deposits have been received. The housing application will become available in the Services tab of MyNewSchool no sooner than two business days after you submit your tuition deposit and Intent to Enroll form to the university. The priority deadline for guaranteed housing is May 8.

  If you have any questions, contact Housing and Residential Education at 212.229.5459 or email universityhousing@newschool.edu.

• Advising and Registration

  Spring 2019 registration begins on December 3, 2018, for most programs. You will receive an email with information about advising and registration from your program or your advisor.

• Financial Aid

  All new students who have submitted a tuition deposit should already have completed the financial aid process. If you have not yet applied for aid, visit Student Financial Services for information and instructions.

  If you are eligible for financial aid (or scholarships) and have a completed application on file, you can check the status online by logging in to MyNewSchool and accessing your financial aid information in the Student Financial Services section. All new students receiving financial aid in the form of federal government-supported student loans must complete an Entrance Loan Counseling session online at www.studentloans.gov.

  If you are an international undergraduate or graduate student, learn more about funding options by visiting Student Financial Services.

  If you have not yet deposited, please visit the Accepted Student tab in MyNewSchool before continuing.

• Final Transcripts

  The New School requires all enrolled students to present a final official transcript before the start of their first semester of classes. All final official transcripts must indicate the date of graduation.

  • All undergraduate students must submit a final official transcript indicating completion of secondary school (high school) or its equivalent (GED) with the date of completion. Transfer students must also submit an updated transcript indicating all coursework completed in their final semester (required for completion of Transfer Credit Evaluation).
  • All graduate students must submit a final transcript indicating the undergraduate degree earned and the date conferred. PhD students must also provide proof of master's degree earned and conferral date.

  Transcripts must be received in the Office of Admission by July 1 for students beginning their studies in the fall and January 15 for students beginning studies in the spring. Failure to submit the required documentation for your degree program will result in a hold on your account. A hold prevents registration for subsequent semesters and could jeopardize your financial aid awards.

  A transcript is considered official if it bears the authorizing signature and the official seal of the issuing institution, and is sent directly by the school or college to the Office of Admission. A final transcript must indicate the degree or diploma earned and date of graduation.Transcripts uploaded with your application or hand delivered in an unsealed envelope from an institution are considered unofficial.

  Review the list of documents we accept as proof of graduation. Please email enroll@newschool.edu if your particular situation and school documentation are not outlined in the list. Use the Transcript Request Form (PDF) to request a final transcript, to be sent to the Office of Admission. Transcripts should be mailed from a student's school in a sealed envelope to:

  The New School
  Office of Admission
  79 Fifth Avenue, 5th floor
  New York, NY 10003

  Electronic transcripts are also accepted from the following vendors (U.S./domestic institutions only):

  • Parchment Exchange
  • National Student Clearinghouse
  • Naviance
  • Script-Safe International

  The Office of Admission may require that a student submit an evaluation of his or her final transcript by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) provider.

• Orientation (On-campus Only)

  All new students are expected to attend New Student Orientation. The spring 2019 session will begin on January 15.

  Go to the New Student Orientation page for information about how to register and what sessions your school requires.

• Prep for Success Online Course

  The Prep for Success online course will be available in Canvas in January. Complete the modules in this course to prepare for the start of the academic year. You can access Canvas by opening the Apps Locker via the menu button in the top right of your MyNewSchool homepage or by downloading the Canvas app. Your New Student Checklist is not complete until you finish the course.

• Student Health Insurance

  All degree, diploma, online-only, visiting, mobility (study abroad), maintenance of status, Lang and Parsons consortium, graduate certificate program, ESL + certificate program, and non-matriculating graduate and undergraduate degree program students are automatically enrolled in Student Health Services and the student health insurance plan provided for The New School by Aetna Student Health. The insurance premium and Health Services Fee are charged at registration.

  All students can waive their New School insurance coverage if they have equivalent medical insurance by submitting the Online Waiver Form by February 4, 2019 (for new students starting in spring 2019). The online waiver for New School Student Health Services and Insurance for the spring 2019 semester will be activated on the University Health Plans website, universityhealthplans.com (select "The New School").

  Undergraduate students registered for five or fewer credits and all graduate students (except those at Parsons Paris) can also waive the Health Services Fee by submitting the Online Waiver Form. Students who participate in the student health insurance plan will be required to participate in Student Health Services.

  Undergraduate students registered for six or more credits are required to remain enrolled in Student Health Services and are not eligible to waive the Health Services Fee.

  Please Note: The health insurance Online Waiver Form must be submitted at the beginning of each academic year, or by the spring waiver deadline if you are not registered in the fall semester.

  For more information, email shs@newschool.edu or visit Student Health Services.

• Account Access for Tuition Payment

  You can designate a family member to view your financial account information and make payments on your behalf. To set up an authorized user, go to the Me tab in MyNewSchool and do the following:

  In the Student Accounts portlet, click "Student can provide permissions to others (parents, employers, etc.) to make payments and view their account online." This takes you to the student account activity portal, where you can select the "Authorized User" link.

• Transfer Credit and Advanced Standing

  The New School will evaluate examination credit and work completed at accredited universities to be applied toward our undergraduate degree programs. Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, A Levels, and other leaving exams can be reviewed for potential transfer credit upon receipt of official transcripts. Students entering Eugene Lang College can access the policy online. Parsons and College of Performing Arts students will work with their advisors to apply similar credits toward their degree programs.